... when buying a used car. Now the thing is slow
seriously here. As some may have already noticed - the rest of the readers stop now - Raphael and I are interested in for a car, specifically a Peugeot 504, to look like this:
A dealer with us around the corner the We have asked for such a vehicle, came a half hours later directly with two offers: one as indicated in top condition, ready to drive directly, but is in Cotonou and is the proud 900 000 francs expensive. The other is here in Porto Novo, is not in such good condition ("Il ya des trucs à faire), but costs only 500,000, so that still would have enough financial breathing room for repairs. Actually we wanted to look at the cars with Marc, a development worker from Cotonou, the good idea of the matter. Because of this, but the next day is not there, we can instruct us yesterday evening at the beer. Here she comes, the ultimate checklist for buying a used car by Marc B., and I make no claim to completeness.
- the engine during cold starts and good? Make sure that the engine is not running before to get there. If this is the way: come back tomorrow!
- sounds like the engine? He runs around and knocks him?
- As seen from the exhaust? If white smoke from the exhaust Sun burns the engine water, a clear sign that the cylinder head gaskets no longer earn its name. If blue smoke from the exhaust of the engine burns too much oil, which is usually because the piston rings or valve stem seals no longer function properly.
- How does the clutch?
- switch through the gears can be good or jam the transmission somewhere?
- check steering play!
- Does the brake or builds occur only after some pressure on the pedal?
- If the car especially when you see Staring him from behind or hang it to a page?
- If (bearing from the front of the tires on the rear) tires on the track
- If you already kneeling in front of the tires: Check the profile, new tires are expensive!
- functioning of the shock absorbers still working properly? To test the rocks to the car a little. If it is fast catching it is all right, it swings more, what's wrong
- If the wheel bearing play? This jack up the car and wiggle the wheels. Ideally, this is likely unachievable condition would be that there is nothing to shake.
- Does the alternator? To test the best with the engine running turn the meter on hold times.
- lighting check
Well, that goes, if you want to buy a car! Any interested party is advised of careful reading of the list of who wants it can also print out and hang over the bed to put under the pillow, learn by heart or if he just happened to complete something important.
Enjoy
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